The term spatial coherence is often used in academic articles related to architecture and urban planning, as well as literature of these branches. After all, in the spatial approach, this term has a very broad meaning that goes far beyond the mentioned fields. It can be found, among others in works on interior architecture, exhibition and design. The term coherence used in publications is often associated with the perception of high-quality space, or even spatial order, where it is usually described as one of the features distinguishing this phenomenon. Even so, there are no publications that would pay more attention to it. This article explores the history of the term spatial coherence, beginning with ancient works to contemporary books and articles. The key purpose here is to answer questions such as: What has been the perception of coherence in architectural treatises and academic articles related to this topic over the centuries, and how is it understood today? In this article the author also poses the question whether the concept of coherence has remained unchanged over time, or if it has evolved by following changes in the "trends", preferences of designers and recipients, or as a consequence of technological development giving new design opportunities. With this, the article offers a new perspective on the fascinating process of the development of design arts, especially architecture and urban planning.